SCA Basics Series:

• Living the Modern Middle Ages I -
  Basic Orientation: Review of persona, names and devices. Getting involved in what you like. Discussion of what things a newcomer would want to have for attending SCA events. Finding and getting settled into the groups that support what you enjoy.
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location:Library
  
  
• Living the Modern Middle Ages II -
  Discuss etiquette and customs, and what all the regalia means (Crowns, Coronets, Belts, Chains). Conduct a mock court so students get used to approaching the crown if called into court. Overcome stage fright and practice bowing and understanding "The Royal Presence".
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location:Library
  
  
• War Camping 101 -
  Be Prepared for attending camping events in comfort, safety and style! Will discuss what you will need and want in your camp and how to make it or use it.
  Instructor: Viscount Sterling
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  Location: Library
  
  
• SCA, Inc. 101 -
  How this SCA thing work? Covers officers - who can do/does what (authorization for Marshals, etc.). It will touch on Corpora and the founding documents to get students a working understanding of the organization, showing what makes the Society function.
  Instructor: Viscount Sterling
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  Location: Library
  
  

Garb Series:

• Getting Garbed -
  Discuss fabrics, styles in our various periods, layers, comfort, temperature control, accessories. Get the students pointed toward what they want to make and what excites them. (Location: Library)
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location:Library
  
  
  
• Garb Manufacture -
  Review and explanation of pattern and construction techniques. Hands on workshop.
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location:Library
  
  
• Finishing Techniques -
  Discussion with show-and-tell about finishing seams for garments that will last and can take a beating. Covers embellishment and how to do it all on a budget.
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location: Lady Meliore's Home
  
  
• Millinery -
  Hat making for any era. (*Optional class, if interest is up from previous sessions.)
  Instructor: Lady Meliore
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  Location:Library

Proposed Future Classes

• The Teaching Tournament -
  On the job training for Lists, Marshals and Field Heralds. Run as a real tournament, students shadow the these officers, gaining instruction as well as hands-on practice. Learn while doing!
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• Autocratting: A to Z -
  Comprehensive class on the ins and outs of autocratting events - large and small - including paperwork, legal issues, management, delegation, oversight, officers, time tables, reporting and facility necessities
  Instructor: Lady Melle, Lady Genevieve and Viscount Sterling
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• Formal Events - Learn how to present yourself at Pas d'Arms Tournaments. Get your heraldic presentation in shape for these stylized formal events. Where showmanship counts, outshine the rest. Learn how to make heraldic regalia including torse, mantling and tabard and crests!
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• This Place in Period:
  Class designed to explain a specific location/period by students of the era: Viking, Venetian, Elizabethan, Early Saxon, etc.
  Instructor: Lady Anora
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• SCA Law -
  A review and in-depth understanding of Corpora, The Seneschal's Handbook and Kingdom Law. Learn what it all means, how it regulates the way we play, how it protects us and the processes for advocating change and progress.
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• Retinue -
  How to serve on a retinue and know the many functions going in to make court a smooth process for the crown and attendees.
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• Royal Forum -
  Lecture/panel discussion on what it takes to sit the royal throne or baronial seat offered by those who have done it. Understand the duties, functions, obligations and commitment required to wear the crown.
  Instructor: Moderated forum of current and former royalty
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• Mentorship
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• Dance - English Country, followed by other more formal styles
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